publication date: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 (part of Fall 2014)

category: Movies

clue: This SNL veteran doesn't play as many funny people as he used to.

explanation: Sandler, known for Saturday Night Live and comedic films, had made a number of dramas in recent years before this goo was published, including Funny People. more…

intended difficulty: medium

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Aaron Shurtleff, and Lori Lancaster


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